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General Discussion / Re: Side Swiped @ 90Klm's P/H By Truck
« Last post by Swannie on Today at 05:32:16 PM »
Good to hear you are on the maend mate ans sorry i dont reach out to check in on you.. I try to do betetr now with the elderly
Swannie
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I have taken my time as i wasnt sure i wanted to post due the fact I havent been a active member on here for a few years for many reasons and feel my view my not be waranted. With some challenges with members health at the moment and reflecting thsi forum is worth its weight in gold to particulary the Men who have or are reaching retirment age. This forum is more than just a place to read Birds constant dribble. its a place where many get to connect with like meinded peopel around our passions and like many the liflong friends that has been made with many woudl not be here today without Myswag. But we also need ot move with the times, some thoughts

- Agree to go another 12 months and see if we can get more committment from regulars, newbies and returning campoholics to contribute both on the forum and financially (me included)
- Redefine what the purpose and intent of Myswag is
- Reduce the topics and focus bank on "camping in general", campers, hybrids and caravans, and trips
- work through what topics are relavent in 2025 and what the next 10 years of Myswag could look like

As we age Myswag becomes even more improtant for many. its a connection that is hard to replicate on social media or other platforms due to the history and memories
Swannie
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General Discussion / Re: Our thoughts and prayers to Hutchie
« Last post by Hairs on Today at 03:56:37 PM »
Thanks for the update Swannie.
You are good friend to him.


You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.

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General Discussion / Re: What made you Smile - 2025
« Last post by Hairs on Today at 03:53:37 PM »
Agree 100%
It is amazing.
When I was 18(1984), I suffered a torn cartilage, the same knee, Rugby League injury.
I had key hole surgery, Lismore hospital and I was home that afternoon.
Back at work within a fortnight.

I was awake throughout this procedure, talking to the nurses, and the anesthetist, who would of thought?


You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.

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General Discussion / Re: Our thoughts and prayers to Hutchie
« Last post by Swannie on Today at 03:46:10 PM »
G'day all, I've been visiting Hutchy weekly now for a little while. He is improving each time I see him, He will have challenges for the rest fo his life but the people that know him know he is a fighter and to get to where he is today is honestly a miracle. I just spend time with him, and talk plenty of Shit, remind him of stuff we have done together and I talk alot about Myswag and all you funny charatcters that know him. Ocassionally I get a that cheekly Hutchy smile. Last visit he basically rolled his eyes to say fark Swannie is here again talking Shit for hrs at a time:).  He mayl never be the hutchy that many know him as physically, but inside he is still is every bit the bloke we know. I reminded him of when i first met him at the Tolmie Ned Kelly weekend and how he got me in abit of trouble  with the wife, gave him a bit of a chuckle. I'll contiue to visit him and keep tellimg him the people of Myswag are asking about him. Wendy is doing it tough, basically hasn't been home since the accident and spends every day, all day sitting in the hospital with him. The Wife and I coaxed her out for a bite last weekend for an hour, which she appreciated. I've promised Hutchy as soon as he can I'll get him out of the hospital and down to the pub, even if i gotta carry him!
Swannie
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General Discussion / Re: What made you Smile - 2025
« Last post by austastar on Today at 10:40:21 AM »
Hi, aren’t we glad to live in the age of modern anaesthesia and prosthetics.
In days of yore, a gammy leg was a life sentence.
Cheers


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I concur with Mitch92 above in that Online forums are definitely dwindling in their traffic.
I look at this Forum almost daily and have contributed to a few posts, but have never started a post.

The Prado forum struggles to get two new posts a week, the Pajero forum is far more active but still down from a decade ago, the Caravanners forum still seems to have plenty of use, though I've only been a member for a few years.
ExplorOz now probably only has 2-3 per day, well down from a decade ago and they have just increased their fees for members (non member option still there with reduced service levels) and they have advertising. Landcruiser Forum died completely a few years ago.
I'm not a Facebook user, but my wife is and tells me there is substantial traffic on brand specific vans/vehicles.
I think it will be very difficult to reboot this Brett and Jillsy. I personally wouldn't be interested in a Mens Shed type of Forum.

Thanks for all your efforts so far, I have voted on the poll.
Mark
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General Discussion / Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Last post by xcvator on Today at 08:54:30 AM »
To me it makes more sense to have the hooks on the camper/caravan and rated G shackles on the 4by. I admit, I have no knowledge of legalities or anything else related to hooks (currently still use D shackles) but I have considered changing to hooks.

They are quicker and easier to hook up (pun intended) than D shackles
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General Discussion / Re: What made you Smile - 2025
« Last post by GeoffA on Today at 08:06:50 AM »
Went for an aided walk.
I can put my full weight on.
.....

 :cup: :cup:

Back to work on Monday.... ;D ;D

 :cheers:
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General Discussion / Re: What made you Smile - 2025
« Last post by Fizzie on Today at 07:57:24 AM »
Went for an aided walk.
I can put my full weight on.

Yeah, amazing that you can do that so quickly!

With my hip, I think it was next morning, using a wheelie-walker.
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